lipopolysaccharide receptor complex

Term ID

GO:0046696

Synonyms

• LPS receptor complex

Definition

A multiprotein complex that consists of at least three proteins, CD14, TLR4, and MD-2, each of which is glycosylated and which functions as a lipopolysaccharide (LPS) receptor that primes the innate immune response against bacterial pathogens. (2)

References

Ontology

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